Who is this choice relevant to?

Picnickers looking for organic potato crisps

You want to take paprika crisps with you and check the packaging first to make sure your chosen variant is organically certified. The EU organic logo and the accompanying details can help you do this.

Label readers with dietary or allergen requirements

You want to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variant before buying. An organic label does not replace this check.

Picnickers looking for the right bag size

Choose an amount that suits your group, and check whether your preferred variant is available before you shop for your picnic.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the organic label on the exact paprika crisps you have in mind. Then compare what you need for your picnic: a suitable bag size, or clear information about ingredients and nutritional values.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Organic certification Check the exact packaging for the EU organic logo, the control body code and the origin information. I want to be sure that this particular bag is certified organic before I take it with me; this check is a top priority for around 40% of consumers.
Bag size and availability Compare the net weight with how much you want to take, and check availability shortly before you set off. If I’m packing for several people, I want to be able to buy a suitable bag size. Around 30% of consumers give this practical choice top priority.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients and allergens on the bag; compare nutritional values per 100 g and, where provided, per serving. If I have a dietary or allergen requirement, I want to know the ingredients in this exact variant. For around 30% of consumers, checking the label matters most.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means a particular nutritional value

    Organic certification tells you about how a product is made, not how much salt or energy it contains. Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika.

    Check the nutrition table on the bag you buy and compare values on the same basis, such as per 100 g.

  • Relying on an old product listing

    Jumbo’s product pages for Jumbo Biologische Paprika Chips and Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika say that these products are no longer in its online range.

    Check whether your preferred variant is available shortly before your picnic, even if you have looked at the product information before.

  • Checking allergens by brand name alone

    Ingredients and allergens vary between specific variants. A familiar brand name doesn’t tell you what’s in the bag you’re choosing now.

    Read the ingredients list and highlighted allergens on the packaging of the exact variant.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

Albert Heijn lists AH Biologisch Chips paprika in a 125 g bag, with the EU organic logo, Skal 001920 and NL-BIO-01.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists the ingredients and nutritional values, including 477 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Albert Heijn notes that product information may change, so check the packaging when you buy it.

Jumbo Biologisch

Jumbo’s product information describes 125 g bags of organic paprika potato crisps and lists NL-BIO-01.

  • Jumbo lists organic potatoes and gives the origin of the agricultural ingredients.
  • The product page says this variant is no longer in its online range, so check availability before counting on it.

Smaakt

Jumbo describes Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika as a 125 g bag of paprika potato crisps made with organic ingredients.

  • The product information lists 2.0 g of salt per 100 g, so you can compare this value with other variants on the same basis.
  • According to the product page, this variant is no longer in the online range.

Trafo

Trafo describes its range of crisps as organic and includes a smoked paprika variant.

  • The smoked paprika variant offers a flavour to compare with regular paprika crisps.
  • Check the organic label, ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variant.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if paprika crisps are organically certified?

For prepacked food produced in the EU and sold as organic, check the EU organic logo, the control body code and the origin information for the agricultural ingredients. The European Commission says the organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by a recognised control authority or control body.

Do I still need to check allergens in organic crisps?

Yes, check the allergens and ingredients on the exact bag. The European Union requires allergens in the ingredients list of prepacked foods to be clearly indicated; an organic label does not replace this information.

Are organic paprika crisps automatically low in salt?

No, organic certification does not tell you how much salt a product contains. Albert Heijn’s product information lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika; Jumbo lists 1.5 g for Jumbo Biologische Paprika Chips and 2.0 g for Smaakt Bio Potato Chips Paprika. Compare the values on the packaging of the variant you want to buy.

How should I take paprika crisps to a picnic?

If possible, take the bag with you unopened and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Store the crisps in a cool, dry place as directed in the product information, and seal the bag well after opening.